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The One Place In Wisconsin That Looks Like Something From Middle Earth

Wisconsin is one of the most geologically interesting states. This is because it was greatly affected by the Ice Age some 12,000 years ago. Many ridges formed between two glaciers. The result: supremely incredible rock formations along the western part of the state especially. Some of the most beautiful parts of Wisconsin are right near Baraboo. But the most stunning is a little place known as Pewit’s Nest. Many people don’t know this place exists, and we kind of like it that way. It looks like something out of Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. It’s magical, and it just doesn’t seem real. So you really need to check this place out.

Before you visit, you should know that this place is very natural - in other words, it is not maintained. It's wild like the untamed parts of Middle Earth, and you'll feel like an adventurous hobbit as you explore.

This area is one of the last untouched areas in Wisconsin, and sometimes we doubt this place is even real. It definitely could have been ripped from the pages of a Tolkien novel and placed gently here in our beloved Wisconsin for everyone to enjoy.